Over the days, weeks, and months ahead I will be writing about my family in old Hollywood. It was a very special time that will never come again and I feel an obligation to my children and my grandchildren to share these stories. One family member said to me about five years ago, "we don't … Continue reading You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
Category: Inspiration
The Hollywood Collapse
Various experts, executives, and celebrities have been interviewed since the Covid lockdowns regarding the state of Hollywood since March 11, 2020. When I moved back from New Zealand in 2013, one of my first meetings was at Studio City where CBS was in full production. Breaking bread with a dear long time friend, I asked … Continue reading The Hollywood Collapse
Hollywood from 1924 to 2024
The only thing that remains the same is change. For those of us who knew the old Hollywood, "the studio system," that ended a long time ago, when you look to how content is being produced now in 2024, there is a huge amount of predictive programming that you have to deal with. That predictive … Continue reading Hollywood from 1924 to 2024
Michael Keaton’s Legacy
One of my favorite actors is Michael Keaton. Mr. Keaton was my favorite Batman. For those of you who don't know, Michael Keaton directed a small budget independent film with the title: Sentimental Killer. Side note: I had placed the Film Sentimental Killer link which was on YouTube. I've watched the film twice and my … Continue reading Michael Keaton’s Legacy
Hollywood’s Great Reset & How You Will Win
There has never been a better time to be a filmmaker because we all know that Hollywood isn't in Hollywood anymore. For those of you who have followed this blog for awhile now, you know my personal passion for directors who are also screen writers. Throughout my own life I've always viewed the screenplay as … Continue reading Hollywood’s Great Reset & How You Will Win
Dreams, Vision, Action.
There is a dream that most of us have. It is so much bigger than ourselves, that we can’t do it by ourselves and we need a loving, like minded team around us to help and support. The biggest obstacle to making something profound happen in your business and in your life are all the … Continue reading Dreams, Vision, Action.
